Presenters:
Susan Kovac, Retired DCS Regional General Counsel
Keller Mitzell, DCS Senior Associate General Counsel
This session will discuss the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and its application to Native American / Indian families living in Tennessee. ICWA provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Ms. Kovac brings significant expertise in Indian child welfare matters to her discussion of the historical context that led to Congress enacting ICWA, the statute’s key provisions, and summaries of recent ICWA decisions. Ms. Mizell will provide information about resources within DCS that judicial officers, attorneys, and court staff can use to support Indian families navigating dependency and neglect.
CLE: This course has been approved for 1.25 general hours.
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Acknowledgment
CLE credit for On Demand Distance Learning courses is based on both content and time spent viewing the course. In order to receive CLE credit for the course, I understand I must complete and submit the Pre-Training Quiz and Survey, view the course in its entirety, and complete the Post-Training Quiz and Evaluation. Partial CLE credit will not be submitted. Please initial below to acknowledge the viewing requirement.
